9 recherche sur le mot-clé 'Gender diversity'

Early adolescent gender diversity and mental health in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study / Alexandra POTTER in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 62-2 (February 2021)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 62-2 (February 2021) . - p.171-179 Titre : Early adolescent gender diversity and mental health in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Alexandra POTTER, Auteur ; Sarahjane DUBE, Auteur ; Nicholas ALLGAIER, Auteur ; Hannah LOSO, Auteur ; Masha Y. IVANOVA, Auteur ; Lisa C BARRIOS, Auteur ; Susan Y. BOOKHEIMER, Auteur ; Bader CHAARANI, Auteur ; Julie DUMAS, Auteur ; Sarah FELDSTEIN-EWING, Auteur ; Edward G. FREEDMAN, Auteur ; Hugh GARAVAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Erin MCGLADE, Auteur ; Leah ROBIN, Auteur ; Michelle M. JOHNS, Auteur Année de publication : 2021 Article en page(s) : p.171-179 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Gender diversity  early adolescent  gender expression  nonconformity  suicidality  transgender  that they have no competing or potential conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: There are known associations between mental health symptoms and transgender identity among adults. Whether this relationship extends to early adolescents and to gender domains other than identity is unclear. This study measured dimensions of gender in a large, diverse, sample of youth, and examined associations between diverse gender experiences and mental health. METHODS: The ABCD study is an ongoing, longitudinal, US cohort study. Baseline data (release 2.0) include 11,873 youth age 9/10 (48% female); and the 4,951 1-year follow-up visits (age 10/11; 48% female) completed prior to data release. A novel gender survey at the 1-year visit assessed felt-gender, gender noncontentedness, and gender nonconformity using a 5-point scale. Mental health measures included youth- and parent-reports. RESULTS: Roughly half a percent of 9/10-year-olds (n = 58) responded 'yes' or 'maybe' when asked, 'Are you transgender' at baseline. Recurrent thoughts of death were more prevalent among these youth compared to the rest of the cohort (19.6% vs. 6.4%, χ(2)  = 16.0, p < .001). At the 1-year visit, when asked about the three dimensions of gender on a 5-point scale, 33.2% (n = 1,605) provided responses that were not exclusively and totally aligned with one gender. Significant relationships were observed between mental health symptoms and gender diversity for all dimensions assessed. CONCLUSIONS: Similar to adult studies, early adolescents identifying as transgender reported increased mental health symptoms. Results also point to considerable diversity in other dimensions of gender (felt-gender, gender noncontentedness, gender nonconformity) among 10/11-year-olds, and find this diversity to be related to critical mental health symptoms. These findings add to our limited understanding of the relationship between dimensions of gender and wellness for youth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=440 [article] Early adolescent gender diversity and mental health in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study [texte imprimé] / Alexandra POTTER, Auteur ; Sarahjane DUBE, Auteur ; Nicholas ALLGAIER, Auteur ; Hannah LOSO, Auteur ; Masha Y. IVANOVA, Auteur ; Lisa C BARRIOS, Auteur ; Susan Y. BOOKHEIMER, Auteur ; Bader CHAARANI, Auteur ; Julie DUMAS, Auteur ; Sarah FELDSTEIN-EWING, Auteur ; Edward G. FREEDMAN, Auteur ; Hugh GARAVAN, Auteur ; Elizabeth HOFFMAN, Auteur ; Erin MCGLADE, Auteur ; Leah ROBIN, Auteur ; Michelle M. JOHNS, Auteur . - 2021 . - p.171-179. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry > 62-2 (February 2021) . - p.171-179 Mots-clés : Gender diversity  early adolescent  gender expression  nonconformity  suicidality  transgender  that they have no competing or potential conflicts of interest. Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : BACKGROUND: There are known associations between mental health symptoms and transgender identity among adults. Whether this relationship extends to early adolescents and to gender domains other than identity is unclear. This study measured dimensions of gender in a large, diverse, sample of youth, and examined associations between diverse gender experiences and mental health. METHODS: The ABCD study is an ongoing, longitudinal, US cohort study. Baseline data (release 2.0) include 11,873 youth age 9/10 (48% female); and the 4,951 1-year follow-up visits (age 10/11; 48% female) completed prior to data release. A novel gender survey at the 1-year visit assessed felt-gender, gender noncontentedness, and gender nonconformity using a 5-point scale. Mental health measures included youth- and parent-reports. RESULTS: Roughly half a percent of 9/10-year-olds (n = 58) responded 'yes' or 'maybe' when asked, 'Are you transgender' at baseline. Recurrent thoughts of death were more prevalent among these youth compared to the rest of the cohort (19.6% vs. 6.4%, χ(2)  = 16.0, p < .001). At the 1-year visit, when asked about the three dimensions of gender on a 5-point scale, 33.2% (n = 1,605) provided responses that were not exclusively and totally aligned with one gender. Significant relationships were observed between mental health symptoms and gender diversity for all dimensions assessed. CONCLUSIONS: Similar to adult studies, early adolescents identifying as transgender reported increased mental health symptoms. Results also point to considerable diversity in other dimensions of gender (felt-gender, gender noncontentedness, gender nonconformity) among 10/11-year-olds, and find this diversity to be related to critical mental health symptoms. These findings add to our limited understanding of the relationship between dimensions of gender and wellness for youth. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcpp.13248 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=440

Greater gender diversity among autistic children by self-report and parent-report / Blythe A. CORBETT in Autism, 27-1 (January 2023)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 27-1 (January 2023) . - p.158-172 Titre : Greater gender diversity among autistic children by self-report and parent-report Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur ; Rachael A. MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Mark E. KLEMENCIC, Auteur ; Millicent WEST, Auteur ; Ahra KIM, Auteur ; John F. STRANG, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.158-172 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  gender diversity  gender dysphoria  gender incongruence  gender nonbinary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emerging research suggests overrepresentation of gender diversity among autistic youth. Previous gender diversity research with autistic children has relied on parent-report based on a single question. The Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Self-Report and Parent-Report assessed gender diversity experiences from 244 children (140 autism spectrum disorder and 104 typically developing), between 10 and 13 years, and their parents. Parent-report Child Behavior Checklist Item-110, œWishes to be the opposite sex,  was also collected. Autistic children endorsed higher Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Self-Report Binary Gender Diversity, t(223.21)=-2.83, adjusted p=0.02, d=-0.35, and Nonbinary Gender Diversity, t(191.15)=-3.79, adjusted p=0.001, d=-0.46, than typically developing children. Similarly, for Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Parent-Report, there was a significant gender-body incongruence difference between the groups, t(189.59)=-2.28, adjusted p=0.05, d=-0.30. Within-group analyses revealed that parents of autistic females-assigned-at-birth reported significantly more gender-body incongruence than males-assigned-at-birth, t(32.91)=-3.78, p < 0.001, d=-1.11. Moreover, distinct within-group profiles of gender experiences and internalizing symptoms were revealed, showing associations between gender profiles and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Results extend reports showing increased rates of gender diversity in autistic children based on both self-report and parent-report, underscoring the need to better understand and support the unique and complex needs of autistic children who experience gender diversity. Lay abstract Gender diversity broadly refers to the way in which an individual experiences (expressions and/or identities) their gender distinctly to that which would be expected based upon social norms for their gender assigned at birth. Recent research has shown a higher representation of gender diversity among autistic youth. Previous research in this area has relied on parent-report based on a single question from the Child Behavior Checklist Item-110, asking whether their child œWishes to be the opposite sex.  The Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire Self-Report and Parent-Report were used to assess the experience of gender diversity in 244 children (140 autism spectrum disorder and 104 typically developing) between 10 and 13 years. The Item-110 was also collected. Results showed that autistic children endorsed much higher rates of Binary Gender Diversity (less identification with their designated sex and more with the other binary sex) and Nonbinary Gender Diversity (identification as neither male nor female) than typically developing children. Similarly, parents of autistic children reported significantly more gender-body incongruence experienced by their child than parents of typically developing children. Specifically, parents of autistic females-assigned-at-birth reported significantly more gender-body incongruence than autistic males-assigned-at-birth. Parent- and self-report measures were largely related. Moreover, statistical comparisons between and within the groups revealed associations between gender profiles and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Results extend previous reports showing increased rates of gender diversity in autistic children, now based on both self-report and parent-report, and highlight the need to better understand and support the unique and complex needs of autistic children who experience gender diversity. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221085337 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=491 [article] Greater gender diversity among autistic children by self-report and parent-report [texte imprimé] / Blythe A. CORBETT, Auteur ; Rachael A. MUSCATELLO, Auteur ; Mark E. KLEMENCIC, Auteur ; Millicent WEST, Auteur ; Ahra KIM, Auteur ; John F. STRANG, Auteur . - p.158-172. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 27-1 (January 2023) . - p.158-172 Mots-clés : autism spectrum disorder  gender diversity  gender dysphoria  gender incongruence  gender nonbinary Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Emerging research suggests overrepresentation of gender diversity among autistic youth. Previous gender diversity research with autistic children has relied on parent-report based on a single question. The Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Self-Report and Parent-Report assessed gender diversity experiences from 244 children (140 autism spectrum disorder and 104 typically developing), between 10 and 13 years, and their parents. Parent-report Child Behavior Checklist Item-110, œWishes to be the opposite sex,  was also collected. Autistic children endorsed higher Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Self-Report Binary Gender Diversity, t(223.21)=-2.83, adjusted p=0.02, d=-0.35, and Nonbinary Gender Diversity, t(191.15)=-3.79, adjusted p=0.001, d=-0.46, than typically developing children. Similarly, for Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire-Parent-Report, there was a significant gender-body incongruence difference between the groups, t(189.59)=-2.28, adjusted p=0.05, d=-0.30. Within-group analyses revealed that parents of autistic females-assigned-at-birth reported significantly more gender-body incongruence than males-assigned-at-birth, t(32.91)=-3.78, p < 0.001, d=-1.11. Moreover, distinct within-group profiles of gender experiences and internalizing symptoms were revealed, showing associations between gender profiles and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Results extend reports showing increased rates of gender diversity in autistic children based on both self-report and parent-report, underscoring the need to better understand and support the unique and complex needs of autistic children who experience gender diversity. Lay abstract Gender diversity broadly refers to the way in which an individual experiences (expressions and/or identities) their gender distinctly to that which would be expected based upon social norms for their gender assigned at birth. Recent research has shown a higher representation of gender diversity among autistic youth. Previous research in this area has relied on parent-report based on a single question from the Child Behavior Checklist Item-110, asking whether their child œWishes to be the opposite sex.  The Gender Diversity Screening Questionnaire Self-Report and Parent-Report were used to assess the experience of gender diversity in 244 children (140 autism spectrum disorder and 104 typically developing) between 10 and 13 years. The Item-110 was also collected. Results showed that autistic children endorsed much higher rates of Binary Gender Diversity (less identification with their designated sex and more with the other binary sex) and Nonbinary Gender Diversity (identification as neither male nor female) than typically developing children. Similarly, parents of autistic children reported significantly more gender-body incongruence experienced by their child than parents of typically developing children. Specifically, parents of autistic females-assigned-at-birth reported significantly more gender-body incongruence than autistic males-assigned-at-birth. Parent- and self-report measures were largely related. Moreover, statistical comparisons between and within the groups revealed associations between gender profiles and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidality. Results extend previous reports showing increased rates of gender diversity in autistic children, now based on both self-report and parent-report, and highlight the need to better understand and support the unique and complex needs of autistic children who experience gender diversity. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613221085337 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=491

Research methods at the intersection of gender diversity and autism: A scoping review / Elise NG-CORDELL ; Alana J. MCVEY ; Connor M. KERNS in Autism, 28-12 (December 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-12 (December 2024) . - p.2953-2969 Titre : Research methods at the intersection of gender diversity and autism: A scoping review Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Elise NG-CORDELL, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.2953-2969 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum conditions  autism spectrum disorders  gender diversity  gender dysphoria  methodological quality assessment  research methods  scoping review  trans  transgender Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research has increasingly focused on the intersection between gender diversity and autism. Understanding the foci, methods, and rigor of recent studies could help guide and maximize impact in this accelerating research area. We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed literature on this topic published between 2018 and 2023. The search generated 1432 records after deduplication. Included studies (N = 84) were of English language, featured original qualitative or quantitative findings, and examined a psychosocial connection between autism and gender spectra variables. Autism prevalence among gender-diverse people was the most-studied sub-topic. Methodological rigor was acceptable overall; however, we identified recurrent threats to generalizability and validity, including inconsistent conceptualization of constructs (e.g. gender dysphoria), weak participant sampling and characterization, and reliance on unvalidated measures. Addressing these limitations and meaningfully engaging with community shareholders will be critical to enhancing the replicability and clinical impact of future research. Lay Abstract Research has increasingly focused on the intersection between gender diversity and autism. To better understand this literature, this scoping review systematically searched five databases for peer-reviewed literature on gender diversity and autism published between 2018 and 2023. Included studies (N = 84) were of English language, featured original qualitative or quantitative findings, and examined a psychosocial connection between autism and gender spectra variables. Most studies focused on measuring prevalence of autism among gender-diverse individuals. While the overall study rigor was acceptable, weaknesses in measurement, sample selection, and definition of key terms were noted. Promisingly, studies in this area appear to be shifting away from a pathologizing lens and towards research methods that engage in meaningful collaboration with the autistic, gender-diverse community to investigate how to best enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of this population. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245595 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=543 [article] Research methods at the intersection of gender diversity and autism: A scoping review [texte imprimé] / Elise NG-CORDELL, Auteur ; Alana J. MCVEY, Auteur ; Connor M. KERNS, Auteur . - p.2953-2969. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-12 (December 2024) . - p.2953-2969 Mots-clés : autism  autism spectrum conditions  autism spectrum disorders  gender diversity  gender dysphoria  methodological quality assessment  research methods  scoping review  trans  transgender Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Research has increasingly focused on the intersection between gender diversity and autism. Understanding the foci, methods, and rigor of recent studies could help guide and maximize impact in this accelerating research area. We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed literature on this topic published between 2018 and 2023. The search generated 1432 records after deduplication. Included studies (N = 84) were of English language, featured original qualitative or quantitative findings, and examined a psychosocial connection between autism and gender spectra variables. Autism prevalence among gender-diverse people was the most-studied sub-topic. Methodological rigor was acceptable overall; however, we identified recurrent threats to generalizability and validity, including inconsistent conceptualization of constructs (e.g. gender dysphoria), weak participant sampling and characterization, and reliance on unvalidated measures. Addressing these limitations and meaningfully engaging with community shareholders will be critical to enhancing the replicability and clinical impact of future research. Lay Abstract Research has increasingly focused on the intersection between gender diversity and autism. To better understand this literature, this scoping review systematically searched five databases for peer-reviewed literature on gender diversity and autism published between 2018 and 2023. Included studies (N = 84) were of English language, featured original qualitative or quantitative findings, and examined a psychosocial connection between autism and gender spectra variables. Most studies focused on measuring prevalence of autism among gender-diverse individuals. While the overall study rigor was acceptable, weaknesses in measurement, sample selection, and definition of key terms were noted. Promisingly, studies in this area appear to be shifting away from a pathologizing lens and towards research methods that engage in meaningful collaboration with the autistic, gender-diverse community to investigate how to best enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of this population. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613241245595 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=543

Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity / Jeroen DEWINTER in Autism, 28-3 (March 2024)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 28-3 (March 2024) . - p.770-779 Titre : Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jeroen DEWINTER, Auteur ; Morénike Giwa ONAIWU, Auteur ; Maria L. MASSOLO, Auteur ; Reid CAPLAN, Auteur ; Els VAN BENEDEN, Auteur ; Nikki BRÖRMANN, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Susan FAJA, Auteur ; Dena GASSNER, Auteur ; Laura GRAHAM HOLMES, Auteur ; Cat HUGHES, Auteur ; Morrigan HUNTER, Auteur ; Monique HUYSAMEN, Auteur ; Paola JELONCHE, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur ; Heta PUKKI, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur ; John F. STRANG, Auteur ; Anna VAN DER MIESEN, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.770-779 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : autism  gender diversity  policy  recommendations  sexual health  sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. The recommendations were developed based on the latest available scientific knowledge coupled with a community-driven approach. An international group of autistic and non-autistic experts in the fields of autism, sexuality, and gender diversity and autistic advocates worked together to develop the initial recommendations; these recommendations were subsequently checked within the wider community through an online survey. Out of the original 11 recommendations, eight were rated above a consensus threshold. The final recommendations cover three themes: (1) providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; (2) improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and (3) meaningful inclusion of the autism community in future research that addresses well-being related to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. The recommendations emphasize the need for additional awareness and offer cues to parents, professionals, and policymakers to promote sexual health and well-being of autistic individuals. Lay Abstract In this article, we propose recommendations on what we can do to promote that autistic people can enjoy their sexuality and gender identity, because that contributes to overall well-being. First, we briefly summarize the existing research on sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. Next, we propose recommendations for how to promote sexual and gender diversity-related health and well-being. Based on what is known about sexuality, gender diversity, and relationships in autistic adolescents and adults, we convened an international group of autistic and non-autistic researchers, advocates, parents, and professionals to develop recommendations to promote sexual and gender health in autistic people. The resulting recommendations were checked through an online survey distributed to autistic people across the world. The online participants endorsed the importance of eight final recommendations related to: 1.Providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; 2.Improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and 3.Meaningfully including the autism community in future research that addresses well-being relating to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. These community-driven recommendations aim to promote sexual health and well-being in autistic individuals internationally. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231188349 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=523 [article] Short report: Recommendations for education, clinical practice, research, and policy on promoting well-being in autistic youth and adults through a positive focus on sexuality and gender diversity [texte imprimé] / Jeroen DEWINTER, Auteur ; Morénike Giwa ONAIWU, Auteur ; Maria L. MASSOLO, Auteur ; Reid CAPLAN, Auteur ; Els VAN BENEDEN, Auteur ; Nikki BRÖRMANN, Auteur ; Eileen T. CREHAN, Auteur ; Lisa A. CROEN, Auteur ; Susan FAJA, Auteur ; Dena GASSNER, Auteur ; Laura GRAHAM HOLMES, Auteur ; Cat HUGHES, Auteur ; Morrigan HUNTER, Auteur ; Monique HUYSAMEN, Auteur ; Paola JELONCHE, Auteur ; Meng-Chuan LAI, Auteur ; Ilse NOENS, Auteur ; Heta PUKKI, Auteur ; Mark A. STOKES, Auteur ; John F. STRANG, Auteur ; Anna VAN DER MIESEN, Auteur . - p.770-779. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 28-3 (March 2024) . - p.770-779 Mots-clés : autism  gender diversity  policy  recommendations  sexual health  sexuality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This short report presents recommendations to promote health and well-being relating to sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. The recommendations were developed based on the latest available scientific knowledge coupled with a community-driven approach. An international group of autistic and non-autistic experts in the fields of autism, sexuality, and gender diversity and autistic advocates worked together to develop the initial recommendations; these recommendations were subsequently checked within the wider community through an online survey. Out of the original 11 recommendations, eight were rated above a consensus threshold. The final recommendations cover three themes: (1) providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; (2) improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and (3) meaningful inclusion of the autism community in future research that addresses well-being related to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. The recommendations emphasize the need for additional awareness and offer cues to parents, professionals, and policymakers to promote sexual health and well-being of autistic individuals. Lay Abstract In this article, we propose recommendations on what we can do to promote that autistic people can enjoy their sexuality and gender identity, because that contributes to overall well-being. First, we briefly summarize the existing research on sexuality and gender diversity in autistic individuals. Next, we propose recommendations for how to promote sexual and gender diversity-related health and well-being. Based on what is known about sexuality, gender diversity, and relationships in autistic adolescents and adults, we convened an international group of autistic and non-autistic researchers, advocates, parents, and professionals to develop recommendations to promote sexual and gender health in autistic people. The resulting recommendations were checked through an online survey distributed to autistic people across the world. The online participants endorsed the importance of eight final recommendations related to: 1.Providing education and information on sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity to autistic individuals and their families; 2.Improving expertise in and accessibility to healthcare for sexuality, relationships, and gender-related questions, with specific attention to prevention of and support after sexual victimization; and 3.Meaningfully including the autism community in future research that addresses well-being relating to sexuality, relationships, and gender diversity. These community-driven recommendations aim to promote sexual health and well-being in autistic individuals internationally. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613231188349 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=523

Behavioural phenotypes of autism in autistic and nonautistic gender clinic-referred youth and their caregivers / Aimilia KALLITSOUNAKI in Autism, 30-1 (January 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.163-175 Titre : Behavioural phenotypes of autism in autistic and nonautistic gender clinic-referred youth and their caregivers Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Aimilia KALLITSOUNAKI, Auteur ; Matthew C. FYSH, Auteur ; David M. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Lauren SPINNER, Auteur ; Eilis KENNEDY, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.163-175 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : ASD  autism traits  familial aggregation of autism  gender diversity  gender referrals in youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In recent years, referrals of youth to specialised gender services have risen sharply, with ~11% of these youth diagnosed as autistic compared with a general population rate of ~1%. In two preregistered studies, we addressed this insufficiently understood intersection. In Study 1, we examined the number and developmental trajectory of autism traits in autistic and nonautistic gender clinic-referred and cisgender youth (aged 7–16 years) using both screening measures (Autism-Spectrum Quotient Children’s Version and Autism-Spectrum Quotient Adolescent Version, Social Communication Questionnaire–Lifetime) and diagnostic tools (Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised, Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism). In Study 2, we examined autism traits among the caregivers of participants from each group using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient Adolescent Version. Study 1 results showed the autism phenotype in autistic gender clinic-referred youth closely resembled that of their cisgender autistic peers. In addition, after addressing methodological limitations in previous research, we found no evidence of elevated autism traits in nonautistic gender clinic-referred youth, challenging findings of some earlier studies. Study 2 provided evidence of familial aggregation of both autism traits and diagnoses among caregivers of both autistic gender clinic-referred and cisgender participants. Taken together, these findings challenge the hypothesis that autism in gender-diverse youth is merely a ‘phenomimic’ of autism and provide valuable clinical insights into the presentation of autism in this population.Lay abstract In recent years, more young people have been referred to specialised gender clinics for support with their gender identity. Interestingly, about 11% of these young people are also diagnosed with autism–much higher than the general population rate of only around 1%. This overlap has raised important questions about how autism and gender diversity are related, and even whether autism traits in gender-diverse people with an autism diagnosis really reflect autism. In this research, we carried out two studies to understand this link better. In the first study, we looked at autism traits in gender-diverse children and adolescents aged 7–16 years who were referred to a gender clinic for issues with their gender identity. We compared them with both autistic and nonautistic children who were not referred to gender services. We used several standard tools to assess autism-related traits, including both questionnaires and clinical interviews. We found that gender-diverse youth who were also autistic showed similar patterns of autism traits as cisgender autistic children who were not exploring their gender. Importantly, nonautistic gender-diverse youth did not show unusually high levels of autism traits, which challenges some earlier studies that suggested they might. In the second study, we explored autism traits in the caregivers (mostly mothers) of the young people in our first study. We found that caregivers of autistic children–whether the children were gender-diverse or not–were more likely to be autistic than the caregivers of nonautistic children. Moreover, even nonautistic caregivers of autistic children displayed more autism traits than caregivers of nonautistic children, irrespective of whether their child was gender-diverse or not. Overall, our findings challenge the idea that autism in gender-diverse youth is just a mimic of ‘true’ autism caused by gender-related stress or experiences. Instead, the results point to genuine autism that presents in a typical way. This research provides important insights for clinicians and families, and highlights the need to take the gender-related concerns of autistic children as seriously as of nonautistic children. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251379920 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578 [article] Behavioural phenotypes of autism in autistic and nonautistic gender clinic-referred youth and their caregivers [texte imprimé] / Aimilia KALLITSOUNAKI, Auteur ; Matthew C. FYSH, Auteur ; David M. WILLIAMS, Auteur ; Lauren SPINNER, Auteur ; Eilis KENNEDY, Auteur . - p.163-175. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.163-175 Mots-clés : ASD  autism traits  familial aggregation of autism  gender diversity  gender referrals in youth Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : In recent years, referrals of youth to specialised gender services have risen sharply, with ~11% of these youth diagnosed as autistic compared with a general population rate of ~1%. In two preregistered studies, we addressed this insufficiently understood intersection. In Study 1, we examined the number and developmental trajectory of autism traits in autistic and nonautistic gender clinic-referred and cisgender youth (aged 7–16 years) using both screening measures (Autism-Spectrum Quotient Children’s Version and Autism-Spectrum Quotient Adolescent Version, Social Communication Questionnaire–Lifetime) and diagnostic tools (Autism Diagnostic Interview–Revised, Brief Observation of Symptoms of Autism). In Study 2, we examined autism traits among the caregivers of participants from each group using the Autism-Spectrum Quotient Adolescent Version. Study 1 results showed the autism phenotype in autistic gender clinic-referred youth closely resembled that of their cisgender autistic peers. In addition, after addressing methodological limitations in previous research, we found no evidence of elevated autism traits in nonautistic gender clinic-referred youth, challenging findings of some earlier studies. Study 2 provided evidence of familial aggregation of both autism traits and diagnoses among caregivers of both autistic gender clinic-referred and cisgender participants. Taken together, these findings challenge the hypothesis that autism in gender-diverse youth is merely a ‘phenomimic’ of autism and provide valuable clinical insights into the presentation of autism in this population.Lay abstract In recent years, more young people have been referred to specialised gender clinics for support with their gender identity. Interestingly, about 11% of these young people are also diagnosed with autism–much higher than the general population rate of only around 1%. This overlap has raised important questions about how autism and gender diversity are related, and even whether autism traits in gender-diverse people with an autism diagnosis really reflect autism. In this research, we carried out two studies to understand this link better. In the first study, we looked at autism traits in gender-diverse children and adolescents aged 7–16 years who were referred to a gender clinic for issues with their gender identity. We compared them with both autistic and nonautistic children who were not referred to gender services. We used several standard tools to assess autism-related traits, including both questionnaires and clinical interviews. We found that gender-diverse youth who were also autistic showed similar patterns of autism traits as cisgender autistic children who were not exploring their gender. Importantly, nonautistic gender-diverse youth did not show unusually high levels of autism traits, which challenges some earlier studies that suggested they might. In the second study, we explored autism traits in the caregivers (mostly mothers) of the young people in our first study. We found that caregivers of autistic children–whether the children were gender-diverse or not–were more likely to be autistic than the caregivers of nonautistic children. Moreover, even nonautistic caregivers of autistic children displayed more autism traits than caregivers of nonautistic children, irrespective of whether their child was gender-diverse or not. Overall, our findings challenge the idea that autism in gender-diverse youth is just a mimic of ‘true’ autism caused by gender-related stress or experiences. Instead, the results point to genuine autism that presents in a typical way. This research provides important insights for clinicians and families, and highlights the need to take the gender-related concerns of autistic children as seriously as of nonautistic children. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251379920 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578

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